A Nottingham coffee shop is appealing for donations - and in return customers will receive a free drink. 200 Degrees is seeking new, unused and unopened hygiene items as part of its annual Swap Shop initiative.
The event will take place for one day only, on Tuesday, December 6. Items will be donated to Nottingham's Switch Up, which was recently announced as its new charity partner.
With many people unable to afford even basic hygiene items during the cost of living crisis, they are asking for deodorant, shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes, toilet roll, nappies and baby products, washing powder, sanitary products, everyday household cleaning products as well as perfume and make-up.
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Donations will be accepted at the shops in Flying Horse Walk, Milton Street, and Carrington Street, as well as branches across the UK in cities including Derby, Leeds and Birmingham.
The coffee roaster is also reaching out to wholesale customers and local businesses to get involved in the initiative. Coffee sacks will be sent to those who are taking part, which will be collected by 200 Degrees the week following the event. The items will be exchanged for coffee beans for wholesale customers or cups of coffee served in the shops.
CEO Rob Darby said: “The festive season is all about celebrating with friends and family, but with the current cost of living-crisis, there are sadly thousands of families who are facing challenging times and struggling to afford essential, everyday items.
“This year we have decided to donate all products to Switch Up. As our new charity partner, we want to provide our utmost support to help as many local people as we can. The Swap Shop is a great opportunity for us to make a small but positive difference to those who need it most and give something back to our customers in exchange for their kindness.”
Marcellus Baz, founder and CEO of Switch Up, said: “The support of 200 Degrees, through their amazing Swap Shop initiative, made a significant difference to the help we could provide to vulnerable families across Nottingham last Christmas.
“This year is set to be even bigger; the last thing disadvantaged families will buy is toiletry products as food and energy will always take preference, therefore this partnership with 200 Degrees is invaluable. The addition of the donations, that will be made through the Switch Up coffee, will help us make an even bigger impact.”
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